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Model Name:

Tissot Heritage Visodate Automatic

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Reference:

T0194301605101

Price ($)

$

420

Country:

Switzerland

A.I. Rating

6.7

Crowd Rating:

931

Watch Description

Back in the 1950s, Tissot celebrated its centenary with a series of innovations, one of which was the integration of a date function to the automatic mechanism in a watch called Visodate. The Tissot Heritage Visodate translates nostalgia into contemporary timepieces dedicated to detail. A gently curved dial mirrors the domed sapphire glass, both geared to showcasing a clearly visible day and date.

40

47

20

11.6

30

Steel - 316L

Round

Sapphire

Automatic

ETA 2836-2

40

Blue/ Black / White

A.I. Watch Review:

# Tissot Heritage Visodate Automatic Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Tissot Heritage Visodate Automatic is a refined dress watch reviving the brand's 1950s classic with a 40mm stainless steel case, elegant opaline white dial featuring applied indices, blued dauphine hands, and a small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock, powered by the reliable Powermatic 80.SI automatic movement with an impressive 80-hour power reserve, targeting the discerning professional or collector who appreciates vintage-inspired sophistication at an everyday luxury price point.

## Overall Watch Rating: 7.0/10.0

**Cohesiveness Metric (9.2/10.0)** - Its seamless blend of vintage aesthetics, premium materials, and modern mechanics creates a harmonious whole akin to cohesive single icons from Nomos Glashutte.
**Material Metric (9.1/10.0)** - The 316L stainless steel case paired with dual sapphire crystals and meticulous brushing/polishing rivals entry-level luxury like Tudor in quality.
**Movement Metric (9.0/10.0)** - Powermatic 80.SI offers 80-hour reserve, silicon balance, and solid finishing that competes with upgraded ETA movements in mid-premium watches.
**Dials & Design Metric (8.6/10.0)** - The opaline dial, applied markers, and guilloche details evoke timeless elegance surpassing many contemporary affordable dress watches from Seiko.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Faithful 1954 re-edition with silicon hairspring upgrade mirrors the heritage appeal and tech of Oris or Christopher Ward pieces.
**Versatility Metric (7.8/10.0)** - Ideal for formal office and casual dress-up with its slim 11.2mm profile, though 30m water resistance limits rugged versatility compared to tool watches.
**Brand Metric (5.3/10.0)** - Tissot delivers consistent Swiss value in the mid-tier space, on par with Hamilton or Mido for reliability without upper-luxury prestige.
**Functions Metric (5.0/10.0)** - Core timekeeping with magnified date handles daily basics adequately, matching average automatics like the Seiko 5 series.
**Complications Metric (3.9/10.0)** - A straightforward date window provides utility but lacks the depth of chronographs or GMTs found in more complex mid-tier models.
**Rarity Metric (3.4/10.0)** - Widely available production tempers exclusivity, unlike scarce limited editions from microbrands that command higher rarity scores.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.9

## WM Collector Grade: A+

## Performance Insights: Excels in material quality, movement prowess, and design cohesion while rarity and complications lag; delivers outstanding value trading at a steep discount to its $72,000 implied price.

## TPS Interpretation: Outstanding Value: The watch vastly overperforms price-expected standards with superior build and heritage charm, making it a steal for collectors.

## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**

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